Lightsaber Academy

by Chona Dizon-Freedman

The Hasbro Star Wars Lightsaber Academy Interactive Battling System with an app on iPad or iPhone let kids train with the greatest Jedi and Sith in the galaxy, battle legendary Masters, and go head-to-head against friends. The Lightsaber’s ‘Smart-Hilt technology’ connects with the app to track the angle, speed, and accuracy of users’ moves. A Kyber Crystal in the hilt lets kids switch between Masters and select their favorite. These features and more make this a truly versatile and interactive Lightsaber role-play experience. Lightsaber Academy app interacts with the Battle Lightsaber, allowing you to complete fun training missions and duel against Star Wars characters Battle mode lets you go head-to-head with your friends. Light and sound FX and character phrases help you imagine action-packed battles from the Star Wars universe.

Emcees Warren Buckleitner of Children’s Technology Review, Tonda Sellers and Robin Raskin of Living in Digital Times, the KAPi jurors, and some special guests will be presenting awards to some of the most deserving people and products in the kids industry.
This year, as kids products grow more connected, as screen time becomes a cautionary tale and a digital literacy becomes the hallmark for tomorrow’s jobs it’s more important than ever tha we celebrate the best of breed.

Meet, greet, and mingle with the toys, the tech and the people as we kick off 2019 toy year. Enjoy an intimate cocktail party rewards reception replete with Live Music.